In my own words
— JasonCreative, passionate, self-motivated design mercenary and skilled Production Art Manager.
Versed in taking a project from concept through any design process requirements. Resourceful and forward thinking for solutions to better the outcome of any design or operational task. Lean manufacturing yellow belt holder. Managed and developed remote art design team, liaison and subject matter expert between departments.
Seasoned Hat, Beanie and Vans shoes wearer. Sniper eye for details, playlist aficionado, information processor and scratch paper sketcher.
Trajectory
Oct 2016 — Now
Senior Graphic Designer | Production Art Manager | Swiss Army Knife · Wattie Ink
Oversee production artwork for both custom and in-line designs (two brands)
Maintain steady workflow balancing designs for fast turn arounds and photoshoot style launches
Develop production art department training program (on going)
Utilizing artist or client provided artwork to create error free production files
Create production friendly artwork based on loose concepts and abstract design ideas
Pre-flight file checking for streamlined and consistent branding , colors and printability
Provide input regarding efficiency, procedures and other production practices
Aid in development of art programs for freelance artists
Graphics and artwork for sublimated apparel
Assign graphic standards for branding guidelines
Color matching and lab dips for various fabric types
Creative solutions and problem solving
Accomplishments:
Minimize error rate and reprints
Reached set production goals
Increased production for weekly counts by
nearly 50%
Programs:
Adobe CC
NAV
Wrike
Trello
Slack
Microsoft Office
Sharepoint
Extra duties :
Worked with consultants on production efficiency and file storage solutions
Assisted with international relations for company growth
Server asset management and back ups
Client Kick Off Meetings
Project Management
Art Admin
File archiving
Server testing and file folder permissions
Identify server issues to maintain workflow
Daily reports
Attend fit sessions
Creation of production templates & Concept templates
Oct 2016 — Now
Production Art Management | Senior Graphic Designer | Swiss Army Knife · Eliel Cycling
The Production Art Manager oversees the staff responsible for production art files & layouts to support the factories capacity needs. This role is the production art subject matter expert for the company and oversees the efficiencies of production art print and layout files, with an eye focused on continual process improvement to reduce cost and boost on-time delivery. The role works closely with the Production Manager to ensure continual flow of layouts for on time order delivery and the Product Line Manager to establish proper guidelines for new/existing products.
Updated Job Description :
• Oversee/manage all production art needs for the company. This includes files from concept artists until printed at the factory.
• Oversee/management layouts completion and timelines, working directly with (Production Manager) to ensure production layouts meet the needs of the factory.
• Oversee/manage continual process improvement of production art flow to improve efficiency, ensure on time delivery of files to the factory and reduce costs.
• Manage Production & Layout artists located at the C2B Facility
• Work closely with the Product Line Manager on new product art placements, guides, templates, improvement of existing products files and continual management of all art template files.
• Manage art files data base including templates files, ensuring all files are up to date and team members are aware of new product files and product file updates.
• Oversee time management and report on efficiencies of production art and layouts.
• Supreme attention to detail
Certificates :
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Alternative Duties :
Troubleshooting
Marketing assets and collateral
Consult onboarding of 3D Platform (BRIKL)
Curator of Historical Production References
Training Artist / Account Managers / Sales
Feb 2009 — Now
Lead Graphic Designer · the_951 : Digital Media
Freelance
Graphic Design
Production Artist
Branding | Identity
Logo Creation | Re-creation
Social Media campaign graphics | Concepts
Aug 2016 — Oct 2016
Graphic Designer | Photo Snapper | Swiss Army Knife · Underground Toys LLC
Product Comps | Sketches
Spec | Technical Sheets
Product photography | Lifestyle images
Photo manipulation | Correcting | Clipping
Package mocking | Creation
Licensed brands and licensed retailers
Aug 2010 — Mar 2016
Design & Marketing | Custom Design Department Lead | Graphic Design | Production Artist · LeeMarc Industries
Custom designs for digital sublimation
Execute Cycling Apparel Production Marker Files
Concept and Design customer requested Team and Shop Kits
Special Projects (Catalogs | Tech Packs | Style Sheets)
Pre-flight | File checking
Trade Show Graphics and Booth Artwork
Tested | Implemented Project Management software
Train new hires | Created Custom reference manual
Liaison between departments
Social Media | Posts | Concepts | Photography
Customer service
Product Photography Retouching | Adjustments | Manipulation
ASANA | DropBox | Basecamp
Mar 2010 — May 2010
Graphic Artist · Serious Pimp
Digital Video editing for YouTube Channel
Concept and design for Serious Pimp TV brand logo
Design for clothing brand
Magazine and marketing materials
Tech Packs
Mar 2008 — Oct 2008
Graphic Designer · Price Communications Inc.
Graphics for Print and Web Marketing
Photo retouching and editing
Gallery uploads to live websites
Activity
Education history
Platt College - San Diego
A.A.S. Graphic Design | 2005 - 2008
Platt College - San Diego
B.S. Media Arts | 2005 - 2008




